Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 06-09-09 regular — reading text

Council. that Council approved the ordinance for first reading on April 14, 2008; the CRA forwarded a recommendation of approval for two years, or March 30, 2011, rather than three years; and the MPB forwarded a favorable recommendation with no changes. W *11 Regular Council 05/ 26/ 09 ORD. 1785 ( CONT) Ms. Abell clarified that the newly adopted Land Development Code allows the CRA Board to extend developments for 2 years, or 24 months, while in other sections of the City that does not hold true, and that is why the CRA Board amended the date as they did. It was also noted that this ordinance pertains only to the projects listed in the ordinance, including Joe & Eddie' S, Altavista, Alconese Terrace, First Baptist Church Parking Lot; Landmark Center, Sunrise on the Sound, and Harbour Place Apartments. The Mayor opened the public hearing. Michael Crew, 238 Miracle Strip Parkway, representing one of the projects, noted all of the projects in are good projects and will help the economy, and extending the question development orders will help in getting the projects going. Charles Scott, 205 Beachview Drive, stated he is a member of the MPB but is speaking as a citizen, and spoke in favor of the ordinance. Joyce Gossom, CRA Chairman, urged Council to consider the ordinance, and explained the CRA Board endorsed a two -year extension to keep consistency in the Code. As there was no one else who wished to speak, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Garvie moved to adopt Ord. 1785 on second reading. Mr. Miller seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Garvie, Nabors, Patterson, and Rynearson in favor. HISTORIC SITES BOARD APPOINTMENT Consideration of appointment to the Historic Sites and Structures Advisory Board. Mr. Holmes nominated Tracy Garvie, 319 Shell Avenue NE, to serve on the Historic Sites and Structures Advisory Board for an unexpired term beginning May 26, 2009 and ending October 28, 2012. Mr. Garvie advised he would abstain from the vote as Ms. Garvie is his daughter. As there were no further nominations, the Mayor called for the vote on the motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Nabors, Patterson, and Rynearson in favor (Garvie abstained). EAR REPORT /PRESENTATION Council briefing on the Comprehensive Plan Evaluation and Appraisal Report. Samantha Abell, Senior Planner, discussed the process and timeline for completion of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report ( EAR), and informed the three major issues identified in the report include Growth and Development; Transportation; and Housing. Ms. Abell advised the City has until November 13, 2009, to complete the process to update its comprehensive plan, and that all elements will be considered for first reading at a meeting scheduled for November 24, 2009. Upon compliance, the Florida Department of Community Affairs must issue a Notice of Intent to find the Plan in compliance. 24- Regular Council 05/ 26/ 09 CITY MANAGER REPORTS The City Manager gave a status report on leased surplus City property and advised that maps identifying all City property, with associated zoning, have been created; that a meeting with the EDC has been held regarding developing a fair market strategy for the renewal of all leased property; and that the EDC has been directed to research the fair market value for those leases due to expire. In addition, a special meeting will be scheduled for June 2, after the Executive Session, to discuss the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge lease. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS —LITIGATION STATUS REPORT The City Attorney informed this is an information item regarding cases being handled for Code Enforcement and will be presented as an informational item to Council once a quarter. CITY VS. HIGHLAND CANINE TRAINING, LLC The City Attorney advised this is a case for action, City of Fort Walton Beach v. Highland Canine Training, LLC, to give approval of the settlement. Police Chief Ted Litschauer explained one of the trained drug canines purchased from Highland Canine Training failed to perform drug detection and tracking and is not suitable for work as a police narcotics /tracking canine. The City tried without success many remedial actions with Highland to correct the problems, and the City eventually filed suit to recover the costs of the dog or for her replacement that is suitable for police narcotics /training. Highland Canine is offering to give the City two female puppies in exchange for the City dismissing its lawsuit, and Chief Litschauer has agreed that this settlement would benefit the City. The puppies will be trained locally with the assistance of the Sheriff' s Department; one puppy will be given to the Sheriff' s department in exchange for the training of the puppy the City will keep. Mr. Garvie moved to settle the lawsuit City vs. Highland Canine Training 2008 -CC -2864, by the City dismissing the suit upon receipt of two malinois puppies from Highland Canine. Mr. Patterson seconded motion and it carried unanimously with Holmes, Miller, Reeves, Garvie, Nabors, Patterson, and Rynearson in favor. MAYOR/ COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilman Garvie mentioned the heartwarming ceremony at the cemetery for Memorial Day; mentioned the homeless management information system that will be put in to transmit information between different agencies; mentioned the Community Development Corporation purchased property on Lovejoy with a June 8, 2009 opening of the facility called " Opportunity Place" as a transitional home for homeless families; and mentioned he represented the Mayor at a service at Northwest Florida State College with a group of young students of Japanese origin seeking peace. Councilman Reeves commented it is great for the community that there is so much help for the homeless that there is a need for a computer system to keep up with all the benefits they receive. Councilman Miller brought up the motion made at the May 12, 2009 Council meeting to continue the CRA Board as currently and mentioned there are members who have business interest in the CRA district who should have declared their interest before they voted. The City Attorney noted Mr. Miller is referring to a conflict of interest and the only time they can abstain from voting on Council is if they have a conflict of interest which is usually financially driven and would have to have an interest in the vote that is different that the general population. 25- Regular Council 05/ 26/ 09 MAYOR/ COUNCIL COMMENTS ( CONT) The City Attorney gave an opinion that because they own property, rent, or own a business that She said if it was it would not be a conflict of interest regarding a vote on the board itself. dealing with a particular piece of property it might cause a conflict. She did not know a reason why they would have to make a declaration before the vote because it was not a quasi -judicial proceeding and unless they had a financial interest they would be required to make a disclosure and file the proper paperwork. Councilman Miller mentioned the EDC meeting he and Mr. Patterson attended on Thursday where there was a briefing on what will happen when the army comes to town. Councilman Holmes recognized Missy McKim for the work put into the Chester Pruitt Park. Councilman Patterson mentioned the army's top concern is employment for their spouses. The Mayor mentioned his trip with the Northwest Florida Defense Coalition to Washington D.C. and conversations with representatives, congressmen, and senators about a catastrophic fund Supplemental in Florida to cover natural disasters, a VA center in the area, and the Environmental Impact Statement on the Joint Strike Fighter that will be out in June /July. He mentioned on June 11th at 6:00 pm in the Fort Walton Beach High School auditorium the base leadership will give a presentation on the BRAG initiatives. He mentioned he is trying to arrange He mentioned his a briefing with Lt. Col. Bloomberg with Special Forces group in June. attendance at the Emergency Preparedness Conference, the NW F Transportation Corridor meeting held at the library, and the Air Force Special Operations Command Outstanding Airman of the Year banquet. He thanked Staff for their hard work on the CRA area and Mr. Garvie for representing him during his absence. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8: 07 pm. APPROVED: MAYOR: ATTEST: CITY CLERK Ive 26-  CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 9, 2009 Consent Agenda Approval for Mayor to sign Fire Suppression Dispatch Services Agreement Synopsis: Effective 1011109 the City is no longer required to pay dispatch fees to County. Revised agreement confirms same service level Agenda Item Number: 4.2  CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH MEMORANDUM DATE: June 2, 2009 TO: Robert Mearns, City Manager FROM: Mike Dutton, Fire Chief SUBJECT: Dispatch Services Agreement BACKGROUND: In October of 1998 the City of Fort Walton Beach joined most other fire suppression entities in Okaloosa County in an automatic aid agreement that has been renewed each of the past 10 years. This agreement also included Hazardous Materials dues and Dispatch Services fees for those participating. The city' s portion ofthe Dispatch Fee has grown from $2,450 in 1998 up to this year' s assessment of $74,709. Effective October 1, 2009 this fee will no longer be in existence; however there is still a need for some sort of understanding between the users of the system and the providers of the services. DISCUSSION: A joint committee was assembled in April of this year consisting of representatives of both North and South County Fire Chiefs Associations and Okaloosa County Department of Public Safety. The purpose of this committee was to develop a memorandum of understanding in the form of a simple agreement. This document has been approved by all participating entities and is now in its current form for official approval. RECOMMENDATION: It is to the benefit of the City to enter into this agreement w... r n. r rr wi with the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners. Staff recommends that Council direct the Mayor to sign this " Dispatch Services Agreement" as written. It has been approved for legal sufficiency by the City Attorney. Submitted by: Michael Dutton Fire Chief Reviewed for Agenda: bert = T. Mearns ity Mr 27_  DISPATCH SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS JOINTAGR.EEMENT made and entered into between the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners ( hereinafter referred to